Nursing Excellence Program Director (Magnet/Pathways)

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the direction and management of the organization's journey to excellence in patient care and work environment, aligned with the evidenced-based American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet or Pathway Programs. Works in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Enterprise VP for Nursing Excellence and Professional Development to establish a vision for nursing excellence grounded in the nursing professional practice model. Program direction and management includes support of activities, structures, and processes that promote an optimal work environment for professional nurses and inter-professional members, resulting in outstanding patient care outcomes and nurse engagement. An understanding of the required standards and performance improvement strategies will be required. Strategies include assessment of workflow-related processes, research, criteria development, measurement, and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Nursing Required
• Graduated from an accredited school of BSN required only if master's degree is not in Nursing.
• 4 Years of progressive nursing leadership, education, or program management experience.
• Registered Nurse State of Employment Required RN license to practice in state of employment as applicable.
• Nursing Speciality Certification. Sit within 6 months; achieve within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Magnet, Pathway or Planetree hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direction and management of the organization's journey to excellence in patient care and work environment, aligned with ANCC Magnet or Pathway Programs.
• Collaboration with CNO and Enterprise VP for Nursing Excellence and Professional Development to establish a vision for nursing excellence.
• Support of activities, structures, and processes that promote an optimal work environment for professional nurses and inter-professional members.
• Ensuring outstanding patient care outcomes and nurse engagement.
• Assessment of workflow-related processes, research, criteria development, measurement, and evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior